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Americus, (1454-1512), 1830. Creator: Unknown
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Americus, (1454-1512), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Americus, (1454-1512), 1830. Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) Italian explorer, financier, navigator, and cartographer. In 1507, the new world was named America after the Latin version of Vespuccis first name. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830]
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This print captures a portrait of Americus Vespucci, an influential figure in the Age of Exploration. Created in 1830 by an unknown artist, this engraving is part of "Biographical Illustrations" by Alfred Howard. Americus Vespucci (1454-1512) was an Italian explorer, financier, navigator, and cartographer who played a significant role in shaping our understanding of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries. In fact, his first name served as inspiration for naming the new world discovered by Christopher Columbus - America. In this image, Americus is depicted wearing traditional clothing from that era - a cape and hat befitting his profession as a navigator. His gaze looks away from the viewer, perhaps symbolizing his constant search for new lands and opportunities. The detailed engraving showcases not only Vespucci's appearance but also highlights elements such as colonialism and exploration prevalent during that time period. The book mentioned in the caption adds to its historical significance. Although we may not know who precisely created this image or where it originated from exactly, it serves as a valuable piece of art that pays tribute to Amerigo Vespucci's contributions to navigation and cartography.
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